Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 28

When combining acid and water, ensure that:

A. Acid is added to water

B. Water is added to acid

C. They are added simultaneously

D. Water is slowly added to acid

Step 1 of 2

Acids:

Acids are chemical substances which are sour in taste; they have low pH(less than 7). Low pH means, they have high acidity. Strong acid are very harmful to touch and taste.

• Acids are mixed with water for dilution

• Water should not be added to the acids. If, added, it causes, sudden chemical reactions and cause injuries. So, the acid is added to water

Therefore, “acid is added to water” when mixing acid and water. Hence, the correct answer is option.